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Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Spacing: 12-15'
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Deer Resistant: Yes
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Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac - single stem
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Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac explodes in late spring or early summer with dozens of fluffy bunches of creamy white flowers that can measure as much as a foot long. They’re fragrant, too! Plant this small- to medium-sized ornamental tree by your porch or patio and watch the pollinators go crazy. Ivory Silk Lilac Tree also makes a tough, low-maintenance street tree. In fact, in 1997 the Society of Municipal Arborists named it their “Tree of the Year” for its ability to cope with city life and to flourish without much TLC. You’ll get a lot of bang for your buck with this tree!
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Spacing: 12-15'
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Deer Resistant: Yes
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The Story
What do Lilacs and vaccinations have in common? The Greek word, syrinx. Meaning a hollow tube or pipe, the word was modified to become “syringe,” and it also serves as the root for Syringa, the botanical name for Lilacs. If you cut a Lilac branch, you will find a soft, pithy center that can be hollowed out to make a tube. Ivory Silk was developed at Sheridan Nurseries in Ontario, Canada. Ms. Olga Schultz, an office worker at Sheridan, won the company contest to name the new plant in 1973.
The Details
Tree Lilacs are just a wonderful addition to any garden. But if you want to truly experience the delightful fragrance of the Ivory Silk Tree Lilac be sure to plant it close to the house! Creamy-white flowers appear in summer amidst dark green foliage. Easy to grow!
How to Grow
Once established, Ivory Silk is one of the toughest flowering trees you’ll find. It handles winter temperatures down to -40°F and will still be the first tree in your landscape to leaf out in spring. The powdery mildew you find on your grandma’s Common Lilac? Not an issue with this one. Give it plenty of sunshine to ensure the best flower production, and do any pruning shortly after blooming. Pruning later will not harm the tree, but in doing so, you may cut off some of next year’s flower buds.
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Size Guide
Scale
Size B
Size C
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Size B Trees:
8-10' tall. Single stem with heavy caliper over 1 1/2". Grown in our #15 tree container in this size. Limbed up well for street tree use with a well structured canopy.
Size C Trees:
10-12' Tall. Grown in our #20 or #25 tree container. Grown as a single stem tree limbed up for street tree planting ability.
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